Chapter 5X
ing this up again?” Leo snapped, his frustration spilling over. “Fine. If it’s bothering you so much, I’ll ask Sara to delete her post. Happy now?‘
I let out a quiet, bitter laugh. He still did not get it
“It’s not about the post, Leo,” I said, my voice calm despite the storm raging inside me. I’m asking why you lied. It’s not about you meeting Sara, kissing het, or even sleeping with her….”
“Oh, I see, Leo cut me off, smirking as if he had just solved a puzzle. “You’re jealous. That’s what this is all about, huh?”%
He folded his arms, nodding to himself. 1 just realized why you’ve been avoiding me for the past week. You’re jealous of Sara”
In the past, I had always avoided fighting with him. I had told myself to be understanding, to not be the overly clingy girlfriend who made a big deal out of things.
But ever since he broke his promise on my graduation day, something inside me had started to crack.
Until finally, it was breaking completely!
“What if I am jealous?” I shot back, my voice sharp, my chest tight with anger and heartbreak, “Are you finally going to do something about it? Are you going to stay away from Sara?”
“No, right? I know you never met your so–called client in Ball?” My voice cracked, but I did not stop. “You lied. You used work as an excuse so you could have fun with your friends, so you could be with Sara“!
Tears spilled down my cheeks before I could stop them.
“So, I think it’s better for us to break up,” I whispered, barely recognizing my own voice. Besides, our parents don’t even know about us. And now, you’re going to be married to your dream girl soon.”
Leo’s face paled. Panic flashed in his eyes as he took a desperate step forward.
“No! Lucy, please.” He grabbed my shoulders, his grip firm, his voice breaking, “I can’t live without you. Don’t leave me, okay?”
“I know you’re confused right now, but I promise you,” he pleaded, his hands trembling against my skin. “Sara and I only did this for our parents. The one I love is you. Only you.
“I’m sony,” he continued, his voice softer now, almost breaking. “I’m sorry for not coming to your graduation. I’m sorry I couldn’t go. with you to the US embassy, I’m sorry for everything, Lucy I know I disappointed you, but from now on, you’ll be my priority. I promise.”
“Another empty promise, I sneered in my heart. But then I thought, why was I even so angry??
In twenty days, I would be gone and Leo would no longer be a part of my life. So, why waste my energy on him then?%
In the end, I did what I had always done, forgave him. But this time, I only pretended to
Leo let out a breath of relief, his arms wrapping around me in a warm embrace, as if all was well again.”
“Then tonight, will we sleep together again?” he asked, his eyes hopeful!
I immediately pulled away. “No.
Without another word, I turned and walked into my room, shutting the door behind me.
Outside, Leo chuckled softly and said outside my room, “Okay, okay, that’s fine. Take your time to clear your mind, baby”
The next morning. I made breakfast and packed a lunch for him, playing the role he always wanted me to play!
Lea beamed when he saw the food on the table. “Thank you. If this is how it is, everything will be good for both of us.”
I smiled back at him. A perfect, empty smile.
I did it for five days straight, pretending to be his doting girlfriend, but I quietly packed my stuff.
I also came to my friend’s wedding alone.
Once I came to the bride room, I told her about my plan. She cried and hugged me
“Don’t cry on your happy day, okay?” I said while holding back my tears.”
She nodded and said, “Let’s hangout when you have time, for the last time before you go to Melbourne.”
“Sure.”
However, as I saw my
A twinge of jealousy!!
friend and her husband walk in an aisle, a strange feeling
gsettled in my chest
Leo and I could be the one standing at an altar if he came to my graduation. But he broke it.
I shook my head, trying to focus on the celebration again and erasing my own feelings.
After the dinner party, I was ready to go home.
But Sara suddenly called me, “Lucy, Leo’s completely drunk at our friend’s party. Would you pick him up?”
I went. Not because I cared, but because this would be the last time I played the role of the understanding girlfriend. When I just arrived in front of their box, I could hear their conversation from outside.
“So, what will happen to Lucy if you get married, Leo?” his friend asked.
“Lucy” He laughed lazily. “I only need her to be by my side and obey me. Isn’t it fun to have a puppy in your house?”
